The European Union has reportedly warned the bloc's 450 million people to prepare for a World War-like situation

An estimated 450,000,000 people from 27 nations are being urged to make a survival kit which can last for three days in case of war or natural disaster. The European Union’s crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib said: ‘Today’s threats facing Europe are more complex than ever,

The European Commission plans to adopt a report recommending that member states stockpile food, medicine, water, and batteries in order to survive for 72 hours without external assistance. The civil defence document aims to prepare European citizens in case of war or other major emergencies.